Basic IRC Chat Commands and Moderation

Welcome to the Basic IRC Chat Commands and Moderation guide! Below, you'll find a list of essential IRC commands and how to manage chat moderation effectively on JungleSpot or any other IRC platform.

Basic IRC Chat Commands

Command	Description	Example
/join	Joins a specific chat room (channel).	/join #ChatRoom
/part	Leaves the current chat room (channel).	/part #ChatRoom
/quit	Disconnects from the IRC server.	/quit Goodbye!
/whisper	Sends a private message to another user.	/whisper User123 Hello!
/notice	Sends a notice message to another user or channel. Typically used for important messages.	/notice User123 Please read the rules.
/list	Displays a list of all available channels.	/list
/kick	Kicks a user from the current chat room (requires operator privileges).	/kick User123 Spamming is not allowed.
/ban	Bans a user from the current chat room (requires operator privileges).	/ban User123
/topic	Changes the topic of the channel (requires operator privileges).	/topic Welcome to the Chat Room!
/mode	Changes the mode of the channel or a user (requires operator privileges).	/mode #ChatRoom +m
/nick	Changes your nickname.	/nick NewUsername
/me	Sends an action message in the third person.	/me is having a great time!
/whois	Displays information about a user.	/whois User123
/invite	Invites another user to join a channel.	/invite User123 #ChatRoom
/ignore	Ignores messages from a specific user.	/ignore User123

Managing Chat Moderation

As a chat moderator, you have special privileges that allow you to manage the chat room effectively. Here’s a breakdown of common moderation commands and their uses:

Command	Description	Example
/op	Grants operator status to a user, allowing them to moderate the chat.	/op User123
/deop	Removes operator status from a user.	/deop User123
/voice	Grants voice status to a user, allowing them to speak in moderated channels.	/voice User123
/devoice	Removes voice status from a user, restricting their ability to speak in moderated channels.	/devoice User123
/kick	Kicks a disruptive user from the chat room. They can rejoin unless banned.	/kick User123 Please follow the rules.
/ban	Bans a user from the chat room, preventing them from rejoining.	/ban User123
/unban	Removes a ban from a user, allowing them to rejoin the chat room.	/unban User123
/mute	Mutes a user, preventing them from speaking in the channel.	/mute User123
/unmute	Unmutes a user, allowing them to speak again.	/unmute User123
/clear	Clears the chat history for all users in the room.	/clear

By using these moderation commands, you can ensure that the chat environment remains safe, friendly, and enjoyable for everyone on JungleSpot.